How to pronounce epithalamion
Say it like ep-ih-thuh-LAY-mee-un. Epithalamion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- ep
- ih
- thuh
- LAY
- mee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epithalamion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epithalamion
American and British speakers say epithalamion in essentially the same way: /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiən/ in the US and /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-thuh-LAY-mee-un.
What does epithalamion mean?
- Alternative form of epithalamium.
Questions about saying epithalamion
How do you pronounce epithalamion?
Say ep-ih-thuh-LAY-mee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiən/. In British English it is /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epithalamion?
Epithalamion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ep · ih · thuh · LAY · mee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say epithalamion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiən/ and the British form is /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.